The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is monitoring the developments related to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) relevant to planned NRAEF events and program activities. Announcements regarding any changes to these activities will be posted here, as they become available. Current updates:
The 2020 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) and its ProStart Educator of Excellence Awards (EEA) have been canceled. We are deeply saddened to inform you that based on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and new strict guidelines by the CDC to not hold gatherings of more than 10 people for the next eight weeks, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is canceling this year’s event. Read more.
NRAEF's Statement on COVID-19.
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APPLICATION UPDATE: We are deeply humbled by and grateful for the opportunity to provide support to restaurant employees. Almost immediately after opening the application process, extremely high user volume overwhelmed the application platform. Over the weekend, we will take down the application so that we can upgrade our system and expand capacity. We remain completely committed to getting as many restaurant workers as possible the funds they need. Please check back with us on Monday, April 6, for an update. Thank you for your patience.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has created the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) to support U.S. restaurant workers financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Fund will be distributing grants to individuals who apply and meet the RERF eligibility requirements. Guy Fieri, industry icon, is leading a nationwide fundraising drive for the Fund. VISIT RERF.US TODAY TO MAKE A DONATION OR LEARN HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT!
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and industry icon Guy Fieri launch Restaurant Employee Relief Fund raising millions to send cash grants to restaurant workers facing economic hardship due to COVID-19.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today that it is extending its scholarship deadline by an extra two weeks to accommodate college students, military servicemen and women and any individual interested in pursuing a restaurant, foodservice or hospitality career.
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